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    Principal Engineer - West Bromwich, United Kingdom - Quaker Houghton

    Quaker Houghton
    Quaker Houghton West Bromwich, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    About The Job

    At Quaker Houghton, we make the essentials of everyday life possible and enable new approaches for a positive future. Quaker Houghton Engineering (QHE) supports our clients in adapting their business to new market needs such as the EV, industry 4.0 and creating a more sustainable production process. Based in every corner of the world, our people are passionate about what we do.

    As Principal Engineer you will be based at our QHE head office in Coventry, you will liaise with the global automobile & aircraft companies, offering best-in-class automated metal surface treatment process lines. A key contributor to the team's effort to continue to exceed customer expectations.

    What's in it for you?

  • Pension scheme, Life assurance and bonus opportunities.
  • 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
  • 2 days annual paid leave for volunteering.
  • QH University: ongoing training platform for all levels.
  • Wellbeing, Women Inclusion and other attractive DEI programs.
  • Opportunities for growth within a dynamic and evolving environment.
  • What will you do?

  • Oversee and manage the whole project cycle from sales to delivery ensuring the alignment of all stakeholders, focusing on customer requirements and considering industry best practices.
  • Create 3D design models and work closely with and support the design engineering team to ensure project delivery as per customer requirements.
  • Coordinate an efficient project execution with production, purchasing and all teams involved. Including tasks like generating Bill of Materials, resource planning, tender preparation, etc.
  • Keep constant contact with customer key stakeholders through site visits and meetings.
  • Manage the relationship with contractors and other external partners.
  • Be proactive in contributing to process improvement.
  • Act as mentor to less experienced team members.
  • Travel mostly within the UK up to 10%.
  • What do we look for?

    Experience: A minimum of 3 years as a Principal Engineer, Project Manager or any similar role where customer management ideally in a chemical process environment is key. Ideally in an automation, machinery or metal surface treatment environment.

    IT skills: AUTODESK VAULT / INVENTOR or a similar.

    Languages: English professional level is required.

    Location : Based in the Coventry area.

    Any additional training will be provided.

    Soft skills:

  • Proactive with a growth mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good practical problem solving with acute attention to detail.
  • Strong team player, passionate about delivering success.
  • Join the team in our goal to innovate for a better future

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